The Daphne du Maurier WEB Site - Dame Daphne du Maurier Thank you for visiting the Daphne du Maurier WEB Site. This Guestbook is provided to enable those interested in Daphne du Maurier and her works to add comments, messages and contributions.. Right now I am doing a research paper on Dapne Du Maurier,when I first started I didn't know anything about her. I didn't even know who she was .I just picked her name from the list.Now I know about her and what she accomplished .She seemed like a cool person.Iam glad I chose her.I know I'll get at least a decent grade.peace out!! Christine SOULFLY C/O 03 L.C baby, LA - Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at 18:42:19 (UTC) This is a reply to Edward, who has the project of being an estate agent selling Manderlay. There is a book called "Literary Houses - Ten Famous Houses in Fiction" by Rosalind Ashe.

It includes ten chapters with each one describing a house from a well known novel such as Jay Gatsby's house in "The Great Gatsby" by F Scott Fitzgerald and Northhanger Abbey from Jane Austin's book of the same name. One of the chapters in the book is about Rebecca and includes drawings of the groud floor, the first floor, some of the rooms, the staircase and outside views of the house, the beech and the gates of Manderlay. The book is all pure make-believe of cause, but if you can get hold of a copy it would certainly give you some ideas for your project. The book was published by Facts on File Inc, New York in 1982, ISBN 0 87196 676 X. I hope this helps. Best wishes, Ann. Ann - Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at 23:05:17 (UTC) Can someone please get in touch with D du M's son and ask him if anyone has ever offered to make "My Cousin Rachel" into a movie. It should be done and that, I think ,is her best book.

Does any one know of a production of that book that starred Geraldine Chaplin? Hania - Saturday, February 16, 2002 at 01:32:47 (UTC) I am trying to locate a short story by duMaurier about a murder without a motive. bob < bjones@rtj2.com > - Wednesday, February 13, 2002 at 18:59:08 (UTC) As always when a modern author undertakes to write a sequel to a classic novel, I wondered if Sally Beauman's "Rebecca's Tale" would be just one more book destined for the remaindered table. Guess what - it's WONDERFUL! And only *adds* to my love for and enjoyment of the original! Thank you, Ms. Beauman, for your wonderful work, one of the few sequels worth of the name! Christine < christinelehman@hotmail.com > - Tuesday, February 05, 2002 at 18:07:01 (UTC) I love Rebecca! One of the finest novels I have read. This novel has inspired me to continue with my passion for writing.

Elizabeth - Monday, January 28, 2002 at 18:35:18 (UTC) hello everyone.I wonder if anyone could do me a favor? I'm working on my papers nowadays and my subject is about REBECCA .My deadline is coming but I even did nothing formally. please help me in any espect. could you give me any suggestion on how to choose a right topic to narrow down or send me any materials ? thank you very much. I am in great need of your help. kimberlery < kimberlery@263.net > - Saturday, January 26, 2002 at 17:04:18 (UTC) I am a big fan of Daphne du Maurier, if you haven't read all her books, and want a certain one. Email me and see if I have it for sale, I have quite a few! - Saturday, January 19, 2002 at 13:20:35 (UTC) oh yeah...

the book is on Rebecca Dee - Monday, January 14, 2002 at 01:56:58 (UTC) Hi! I have only recently discovered Daphne du Maurier (last week). I've read 3 of her books (Jamaica Inn, My Cousin Rachel, and Rebecca) and I love them all. I was just wondering what other books of hers should I get next and what movie versions of her books are worth seeing? One other thing---where can I get a hold of any play versions of any of the books? Any one who has any answeres or just loves Daphne du Maurier---please e-mail me. Hester < hetchen99@cs.com > - Monday, January 07, 2002 at 18:26:57 (GMT) I feel reeeeally...stupid...writing this, but as amazed as I am by the poignant tale of "My Cousin Rachel", I don't understand the purpose of the very last sentence. What is it supposed to mean or symbolise? The circular sentence structure is cool but I don't get what happens!

I've tried asking people but they say it should be obvious...!?! Clueless < hippie_lovestar@hotmail.com > - Monday, January 07, 2002 at 04:40:22 (GMT) Hi umm Im writing 4 different papers for my english class on your book Rebecca and I was wondering if I could as a few questions relating to the topics that were given to me. Umm first how does the novel Rebecca fit in with the themes of "conflicts of cultures and values" and "the individual and society" Second I have to develope a thesis statement about the use of color throughout the novel, and I didn't want to use red because that was the whole cover of the book thing and my teacher would do back flips. Umm but I have to provide adequate details to show how the author used the color to support my thesis. So i was thinking I could use blue, and that could represent sort of happiness umm yeah but thats a little unstable. So i need help and I have to write a prequel to the novel to fill in the missing gaps in Rebecca's past prior to her marriage to Maxim. The things that she says no one should hear.

What would these things be and why did they happen. And my fourth paper I have under control. So yeah you can see I need a lot of help umm so my email addy is up there if anyone has any suggestions for me I would be very obliged for the help. So if you could just send me a quick email ... that'd be great. Natalie < toejamm@hotmail.com > - Sunday, January 06, 2002 at 23:07:55 (GMT) Could anyone possibly help me with a term paper that I am writing on Rebecca? I need to concentrate on the aspects of mystery in the book and need some extra notes on it... the term paper is due tomorrow! Feel free to email me! Jenelle < jenellejc@hotmail.com > - Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 13:41:40 (GMT) This is to Joana, who asked for references to books or sites to help her compare the book "Rebecca" with the film. A really good book to use is "Daphne du Maurier" by Richard Kelly.

It was published in 1987 by Twayne Publishers, Boston. This book is much easier to get hold of in the US than in Britain, but it is certainly worth searching for. Try some of the secondhand/antiquarian book sites, they may well have one for sale, thats how I got my copy. Good luck. Ann. Ann < a.willmore@ntlworld.com > - Thursday, December 27, 2001 at 18:51:46 (GMT) hey there! well i'm a huge fan of Daphne. I find any of her books so be-dazzling and bewitching. I just don't know when I read this great book called: I'll never be young again if anybody has read it at least i for one admit that this book is real inspiring and too good a book. And definitely Rebecca and My Cousin Rachel are terrific. keep it real people!!!1 Nadia < nmontasser@yahoo.com > - Thursday, December 27, 2001 at 16:31:58 (GMT) Hi! I´m comparing the book and film Rebecca.

Could anyone give me any suggestions of books or sites to find out more details? Joana < jo48@sapo.pt > - Thursday, December 27, 2001 at 00:09:04 (GMT) I used to have a thing about Daphne du Maurier. Have you ever noticed the smell of her books? I consider myself a bit of an expert. I know about her husband, her house and a little bit of background to the books she wrote. I also do some puppetry and have worked out a rather quaint routine depicting some of the more poignant moments in the great woman's life. If you're interested, I would be able to attend the festival at Fowey and put on the show for you. Please e-mail me any details or ring me to discuss my fee. Yours sincerely Owen McBradagh (West London) Owen McBradagh < ogmcbradagh@lineone.net > - Wednesday, December 19, 2001 at 03:32:17 (GMT) It is nice to have discovered your website.

I have always been interested in Daphne du Maurier's books, and in the area of Cornwall's coasts, and during January 2000 I was fortunate to be able to stay in Cornwall for a short time. I walked along the coastal path to Mousehole, and I remember stopping at one point to look down through the pines and trees to the sea and rocks below; it was very evocative, reminding me of 'Rebecca', with its sense of romantic mystery, and the silhouettes of the trees dark against the water below... me think of 'Rebecca' as the feel of scenes in 'Rebecca'the pamela newland - Tuesday, December 18, 2001 at 04:53:22 (GMT) I have always had a great admiration for Daphne's books. Best of all REBECCA~, very inspiring an d very enchanting. wilfred John Francis - Sunday, December 16, 2001 at 16:18:20 (GMT) Hi everybody, JuHi Laura!

I don't think rebeccca's tale will be as amazing as Rebecca but maybe we are loosing a good book because of our prejudice. I am now reading the scapegoat and I'm enjoying it very much. Unfortunately in my country du Maurier book's are known only for those who had studied English and just a few of her books are available in Spanish. I don't have problems reading her books but sometimes I find words(mostly adjectives) that i don't know, luckly I have a good diccionary;) Gaston < gastonbauk@infovia.com.ar > - Saturday, December 15, 2001 at 01:17:22 (GMT) >To, Gaston, Well you are certainly one up on me, I can't read in Spanish! I personally have never read "Rebecca's Tale", there is something unsetteling in MY mind about someone else continuing on with another authors character. I believe Ms. du Maurier let us know all we needed to know about Rebecca to make HER story the wonderful novel that it is.

Laura < lea@canoemail.com > - Thursday, December 13, 2001 at 21:31:51 (GMT) Hi Sam and Laura. I wanted to write because I've been reading your comments and I agree with things both said. I'm 20 years old, I live in Argentina and my first daphne´s book was Rebecca. I loved it and because of this book I started to read more in English and guess what, the second book I read was Tess of the D'Ubervilles. I recently bought Pride and Prejudice along with the hungry hill but I haven't read them yet. Has any of you read Rebecca's Tale? Is it good? Gaston < gastonbauk@infovia.com.ar > - Thursday, December 13, 2001 at 00:30:40 (GMT) I have read alot of comments about the book, Rebecca. I have read it myself and own the Hitchcock movie. I want to encourage others to read other works by this author for example: Hungry Hill, The Parasites, and The Flight of The Falcons.

I think you would be pleasantly surprized on how creative this author really is. My goal is to read all of her books. Does anyone have a list of all of them? Kris < Karamagudozo@cs.com > - Saturday, December 08, 2001 at 17:36:42 (GMT) My sister and I have a difference of opinion regarding the ending of My Cousin Rachel. I don't want to say anything specific here which might spoil the book for someone who hasn't read it. Could anyone who wishes to comment on this please email me? Thanks! Rhonda < rhondamax@prodigy.net > - Saturday, December 01, 2001 at 17:06:03 (GMT) I am now reading Rebecca. It is good. The thing I like best about it so far,is that you really know what the main character is thinking and feeling.

Virginia Nelson - Thursday, November 29, 2001 at 03:09:52 (GMT) I don't like her books I don't even get the first page let alone the first chapter of Rebecca Candace - Monday, November 26, 2001 at 21:10:16 (GMT) Daphne DuMaurier is by far my favorite author so those of you who use cliff notes or have other people do your work you are missing out. BIG TIME! Frankie - Monday, November 26, 2001 at 19:08:52 (GMT) It is sad to me to hear from so many young people seemingly intent on others writing their work for them for "Rebecca." Sad that they've no experience with the joy of reading. May all who enjoy reading give "Frenchman's Creek" and "The King's General" a try, for they are, for me, grand reading.

Mary Brocklebank < msbrock2appleisp.net > - Saturday, November 24, 2001 at 22:29:27 (GMT) I didn't understand the very end of the book, when she said she saw lights. can someone explain that to me? sam < smartgirl_41@hotmail.com > - Saturday, November 10, 2001 at 22:54:45 (GMT) I'm taking English 201 right now Rebbecca happens to be one of our class. I've never heard of the author before and it was by chance that I came across this page while surfing the net. Good one!! I'm trying to find articles, or any information that'll help me with my paper on Daphne du Maurier, her life and some critisms made towards her life, work, etc. Any advice as to where to look for these would be most appreciated.

Daniel Eliaba Daniel Eliaba < ne006@byuh.edu > - Friday, November 09, 2001 at 23:03:52 (GMT) fyi: Rebecca's Tale, Sally Beauman's companion to Rebecca, now has it's own website at cheers simon sheffield < simon.sheffield@littlebrown.com > - Tuesday, November 06, 2001 at 12:02:58 (GMT) Hi! I´m working on a project about the comparison between Rebecca the book and the film (Hitchcock). I need information about this but i´m having trouble finding any. Could anyone give any suggestions or advice? Thanks a lot. Joana Reis < joreis@netc.pt > - Sunday, November 04, 2001 at 17:35:11 (GMT) I have been trying to find a video of the BBC 1990 TV production in association with Twentieth Century Fox of My Cousin Rachel starring Geraldine Chaplin and Christopher Guard, unsuccessfully. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

C.Dubois < cbkmutez@ hotmail.com > - Saturday, October 27, 2001 at 15:07:28 (BST) Thanks Dave for the info about "Rebecca", which is to be read over the next couple of weeks on the BBC. Although I have the videorecording from tele of the definitive, for me!- version of the film, with Olivier and Joan Fontain, (there was a picture of her in yesterday's "Times" cos it was her birthday-she still looks really elegant-in her 70's,), I will try to get the radio recording onto tape too, because, like all you others who love it SO much, I do too! And too, Dave, I hope Anne's health is on the 'up and up' Thanks too for the pics you sent me by 'snail mail' after the 2001 duMaurier Festival. Now, post Sept 11th, it seems like a lovely, sunlit, peaceful dream.

Sam Sam < SamRim@btinternet.com > UK - Friday, October 26, 2001 at 00:02:57 (BST) I'm currently reading Rebecca for school....when you are in high school and hear the title Rebecca, a romantic suspense makes you think its an icky love story, but the writing in this book is remarkable and i couldnt but it down. i would reccommend it to ANYONE! Meg - Tuesday, October 23, 2001 at 03:03:43 (BST) Daphne du maurier is my all time favourit author, in fact I have just named my new daughter for her (Acadia Daphne). I would love to get my hands on some of her biographys and autobiography however my small town Canadian library doesn't carry a single du maurier book. -shock and horror- I would dearly love to purchase any used books (preferably hardcover) to round out my collection. Help!

Laura < lea@canoemail.com > - Friday, October 19, 2001 at 20:02:54 (BST) I also noticed that the second Mrs. DeWinter in the book Rebecca has no name. It is lovely and unusual and most people misspell it. My idea is that no name is right for her, so the author lets the reader come up with whatever name they want her to have. Some people might not agree on which names are lovely. - Sunday, October 14, 2001 at 22:22:52 (BST) Writing a thesis on Daphne du Maurier is the ultimate point of my life. Laurent Panter < PANTER.LAURENT@wanadoo.fr > - Sunday, October 14, 2001 at 21:33:16 (BST) I loved Rebecca more than any book in the world.currently I am reading The Birds and other stories...The Birds was quiet boring as compared to Rebecca..Can anyone tell me what the story is actually about?? Kiss me again, Stranger was quiet good..

The Banshee - Tuesday, October 09, 2001 at 13:04:37 (BST) HI everyone, I'm going to prepare a thesis on Du Maurier, maybe about the influence of Cornwall in her work. Could anyone give any suggestions or advice? Thanks a lot. Sabrina < sab_ratinaud@yahoo.com > - Thursday, October 04, 2001 at 14:18:19 (BST) I am a real fan of all her books and I have chosen My Cousin Rachel as the book to review for English 'A' level. Although I have read it many times, it is proving hard to do as I've got to do 1,000 words on it .If anybody can help this would be real helpful. Jane Brown < longwall@freenett.co.uk > - Tuesday, October 02, 2001 at 22:23:32 (BST) I am currently working on my a-level english coursework and am writing an essay on Mrs de Winter's struggle for social recognition. If anyone knows of any help books or suggestions for my essays please email me!

christine x Christine Holliday < pete@pete.worldonline.co.uk > - Monday, October 01, 2001 at 16:39:07 (BST) Hello Christine, Your interest in English colloquial words is interesting and pleasing. We in England often joke that Americans don't really speak the language at all. we don't mean it unkindly simply it's not the English we grew up with. I think though that we have been influenced for so long from Hollywood that we understand what is being said anyway! Here's two for you to try- 'Causy'(or 'causie'), and 'Rigwelted' Although it might be said that our English slang, cannot hope to approach the wealth of words that American encompasses; after all the USA is an amalgam of virtually every race and language on earth, and not just English. I think of words like 'gulch', and 'remuda (spelling?) Where on earth did they originate, and 'mesa' and 'corral'. Fascinating!

Best Wishes Sam sam < SamRim@btinternet.com > - Saturday, September 29, 2001 at 00:03:52 (BST) I love Daphne Du Maurier's books. In the last 1 1/2 years, I have read The Kings General, The Parasites, Jamaica Inn, My Cousin Rachel, The Glass-blowers, The Flight of the Falcon, Rebecca, Frenchman's Creek and Don't Look Now & Other Short Stories. I am from Dallas, TX and I love learning British words such as windscreen (windshield), shan't, ought'nt, rather, tube (subway), frock (dress) to name a few. I also write down vocabulary words that I don't know, look them up in the dictionary and memorize them to use in everyday conversation. The best part is my two boys learn as well, because I teach them by using new vocabulary words at home. Daphne Du Maurier has a magnificent knowledge of the English language.

Christine Lambe - Friday, September 28, 2001 at 20:42:36 (BST) I re read Rebecca, then Rebecca's Tale by Sally Beauman. I really enjoyed the re-visit and the new book by Beauman. Are people aware of the link to a web page on the 'sequel'? It's at Jan - Friday, September 28, 2001 at 17:52:00 (BST) ive never read her books but i hear shes a great woman! Lyndsey Raymond - Friday, September 28, 2001 at 14:46:20 (BST) I suppose I may be seen as a dunce, but that does not matter. I am addicted to "Rebecca" and read it at least twice each year. Somehow and for some unknown reason I have never been able to be attracted to Ms. du Maurier's other novels.

In Rebecca I am swept up from the opening line -- "Last night I dreamt ..." William Crawford - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 06:48:54 (BST) I have just read an uncorrected proof of Sally Beauman's story "Rebecca's Tale". I enjoyed it very much and feel that the author has caught the essence of Rebecca and carried the story on with some of the characters from the original book and new charaters, that you almost feel must have been there all the time, just not mentioned before. Sally Beauman, has clearly done her research well, because she captures the mood of the area around Manderley perfectly. Like "Rebecca", it is the sort of book that you could read and re-read and always find something new in it. The area where the story is set is around the area of Menabilly where Daphne du Maurier lived and wrote for many years. As you read the book, you can almost feel her presence. Daphne's son asked Sally Beauman to write this book, I am sure he must be very pleased with the result.

Ann < a.willmore@ntlworld.com > - Wednesday, September 05, 2001 at 15:28:22 (BST) I have read all of Daphne du Maurier's books and loved every one. My favourite is of course Rebecca. But a close second has to be The House on the Strand. I look forward to reading Sally Beauman's book Rebecca's Tale. But the writer Susan Hill has written a sequel to Rebecca called The Second Mrs De Winter, which is excellent. I can't imagine how anyone can dislike Daphne du Maurier's writing! Maureen Sirrell (Falmouth. Cornwall) - Tuesday, September 04, 2001 at 16:25:16 (BST) Wish me luck everyone, I'm off to Fowey again tomorrow for a holiday. Daphne's adopted hometown really is a lovely place; indeed just being in Cornwall is a delight!

Sam - Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at 19:54:18 (BST) I HATE THIS BOOK SO MUCH - Sunday, August 26, 2001 at 17:06:08 (BST) Rebecca is SUCH a wonderful novel, I dream about it Brittany - Saturday, August 25, 2001 at 05:09:01 (BST) Hi, I am 15 and have to read a book for school and then do a large private project on it. My mum talked me into reading Rebecca, which she first read when she was 10. Yawn, Yawn, I thought, but I HAVE ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO PUT IT DOWN. I have shocked mum and my friends by carrying it in my bag and reading it at bus stops etc. I have almost finished Rebecca now, but do not want it to end. I am definately going to do my big project on this book. I would appreciate it greatly if anyone could e-mail me with any information about Daphne du Maurier, and the novel Rebecca.

I need quotes, criticism, background info about Daphne Du Maurier, I am now hungry for as much info as possible. PLEASE HELP. P.S. I have greatly enjoyed reading through this web site. Thanks. Sarah Young < timmy.yo@ntlworld .com > - Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 22:40:45 (BST) I recently visited Fowey and couldnt resist going to look at Ferryside by moonlight. The whole place was shrouded in mist and I could almost believe her spirit still lingered there. Chantal Parsons < chant@abellew.freeserve.co.uk > - Saturday, August 18, 2001 at 23:41:30 (BST) At firt i thought it was a boreing book, then when i started into the middle it got to be a really interesting book i'm glad i read it for my school. krystle < Maple1000@hoitmail.com > - Friday, August 17, 2001 at 19:31:52 (BST) Hi.

I don't understand all the fuzz about a sequel to Rebecca. Miss du Maurier finished the book the way she wanted to, and if there are some puzzles left it is up to your imagination to solve them. In most of her books she leaves room for your imagination; that's the mystery of her work. And who is he or she who wants to give a solution to those riddles? If Miss du Maurier wanted a sequel, she would have written it herself. I, as a great fan and collector of Daphne du maurier, refuse to buy or even to read those sequels. If you want to know some more about Rebecca, read 'The Rebecca Notebook,' Miss du Maurier will lift a tip from the veil herself. It's very clear that she didn't want to write a sequel. Believe me, Rebecca is finished the way Daphne du Maurier wanted it to finish. Peter.

Peter van der Wielen < p.j.vander.wielen@freeler.nl > - Sunday, August 12, 2001 at 14:19:04 (BST) While one feels some sympathy for young people who are having difficulties with their homework, it has to be said again that surely the web ought not to be a medium for cheating. How can providing a synopsis or summary of a story be helpful. Surely the young person needs to realize that the teacher set the homework to aid the students understanding. Even if Daphne's story is not being read in the student's mother tongue, a basic awareness of the story is needed from READING THE BOOK. Concentration is required for that. The book talks about love, jealousy, hate, arrogance, fear, deviousness, indeed almost the whole gamut of human emotion. The only human trait I find notably lacking seems to be humour, and I may well be corrected on that! It occurs to me now that I do find Daphne's writing very serious. I feel rather disloyal for saying it, for even thinking it, but true opinions are better than borrowed ones surely!

So I say again to the young person pleading for help with her cheating, read the book, and concentrate- turn off the radio or music centre, turn off the computer and sit quietly and comfortably, and THINK about what you are reading. If you were set this book at school, you are assumed to be sufficiently grown up to try to understand it! Good Luck! Sam - Saturday, August 11, 2001 at 08:27:46 (BST) Hi its me again Lindsay I No one replied to me about the summary I am going to school in about 2 weeks and I really need it. oh i would be grateful if some one could write to me please hurry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank you Lindsay Lindsay < divax2000@mail.com > - Friday, August 10, 2001 at 01:46:05 (BST) I loved reading Rebecca more than anything and even more I enjoyed explaining the story to my friends who didnt understand the story..Probably 'cos the book starts with present then goes to past and then future..if someone wants to understand than mail me..

The Banshee < bbanshee@hotmail.com > - Sunday, August 05, 2001 at 11:10:54 (BST) I love Rebecca ever since I have read it. I will read it again as soon as I find time..I loved the character of second Mrs. de Winter and hated Rebecca.. The Banshee < bbanshee@hotmail.com > - Sunday, August 05, 2001 at 05:26:36 (BST) I wrote a Master's degree dissertation concerning Rebecca, an Advanced Research dissertation on The House on the Strand, and am now starting a thesis on Daphne du Maurier's 1st person narratives. Anyone interested in my work, which has been regarded as enlightening by a number of professors at the University of Metz, can get in touch with me. I will be only too glad to share what I've discovered concerning du Maurier's fiction.

Laurent Panter < PANTERLAURENT@wanadoo.fr > - Friday, August 03, 2001 at 22:07:56 (BST) I have always liked the books written by Daphne du Maurier.He knows the art of writting books and thats the reason why maybe he is one of the best writters.The reason actually why i logged on to this site was because i wanted to get the summary of Rebecca.....thank you. Tushar Madhavan < tushar_m_2000@yahoo.com > - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 14:57:23 (BST) I'm in my 50's now but I read as many Daphne Du Maurier books as I could get my hands on when I was younger. Now I find I'm going through a resurgence of interest. My favourite was Rebecca and I named my daughter Rebecca. I'm just about to purchase "Rebecca's Tale" by Sally Beauman - I hope I'm not disappointed. Has anyone read it?

Robyn Mills < robmillsy@yahoo.com.au > - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 02:09:46 (BST) I'm in the process of reading Rebecca for my school summer reading list, and I'm a little confused. What time period is the book set in? Please e-mail me if you can help. Thanks. Caitlin < strawberry463@hotmail.com > - Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 17:02:33 (BST) Hi my name is Lindsay and I am in deprete need of help. I am reading Rebecca and i totally do not understand it. I really would apprecate it if somebody would please make a little summary about it because i don't understand!!!! Thank you Lindsay Lindsay < divax2000@hotmail.com > - Friday, July 27, 2001 at 15:49:47 (BST) I have just finished Rebecca, my first read by Ms. du Maurier and am quite impressed. I have purchased Mrs.

de Winter by Susan Hill and will begin reading the sequel; however, I understand that du Maurier herself wrote a book with the same title. Is this true? I cannot seem to locate it. Was it intended to be a sequel to Rebecca? Thank you for any help. Rachel - Friday, July 20, 2001 at 03:36:10 (BST) I have read a number of Daphne du Maurier`s books but I have to say that I thought Rebecca was the best-a haunting and mesmorising masterpiece.I was quite disappointed to find that a lot of students on the sight are only looking for other people to do their work-i mean how hard can it honestly be to write a summary of a novel,which is what some people are asking for.I did my R.P.R (a huge essay) on Rebecca and I had to deals with themes,characterisation e.t.c and I thought it would be really difficult but after re-reading and re-reading the book it wasn`t hard to come up with my own ideas.I think students need to start developing their own ideas and interpretations on novels instead of relying on somebody else.

fiona - Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 21:51:53 (BST) I just finished reading "Rebecca." The book is incredible; I can't believe it isnt part of the normal high school reading lists. I enjoyed every page. And yes, the fire did shock me. It was so sudden. But now the narrator will never have to live in Rebecca's home/ memory. She can create a new home with her beloved Maxim. Also the second Mrs. de Winter has no name, and I believe that is intentional. She has no name, because she can be anyone. She can be you or me. Rebecca had a name that was imprinted everywhere. This contrast in name usuage is yet another contrast between the two Mrs. de Winters. Has anyone read the sequels? I hear a new one is due this September. P.C. - Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 14:56:19 (BST) I simply loved Rebecca,It's so fascinating!

Hira - Monday, July 16, 2001 at 10:20:57 (BST) I was surprised that Daphne du Maurier ended "Rebecca" with a fire. And anyone out there, what do YOU think was the second Mrs. de Winter's name??- Carol:e-mail, lichter57@ . Carol Hill < lichter57@ . > - Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 23:24:26 (BST) I think Daphne Du Maurier is absolutely marvellous. Reading her work is like having an orgasm. I love her. I have no boyfriend so i use her as my substitute Grunyon - Monday, July 09, 2001 at 15:09:18 (BST) from the US, my husband and I are visiting Cornwall this June while vacationing in England. It is all because of the book "Rebecca" that we have knowledge of the Cornwall mansions, castles and cliffs!

marni < chads_m@yahoo.com > - Friday, June 01, 2001 at 21:02:10 (BST) In reply to J.C.Ferreira's question "The novel has been characterized as the last and most famous imitations of Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre (1847)" As both novels touch on the 'Gothic', you could say that there are some similarities in Daphne's Rebecca to Charlotte's Jane Eyre, the most obvious being the setting fire to Thornfield Hall/Manderley by the 'Mad woman in the attic' - Bertha Mason/Mrs Danvers. Daphne also visited Haworth and wrote her famous biography on Branwell. 'The infernal world of Branwell Bronte', So you could say that Daphne did have a keen interest in the lives of the Bronte's. The Cornwall connection could also have inspired her to visit Haworth. However,both writers have their own unique style. "If men could see us as we really are, they would be little amazed'(Charlotte Bronte 1847) Loretta Bronte Birthplace (Thornton, Nr.

Haworth) Loretta Martin < lorettamartin@lineone.net > - Wednesday, May 23, 2001 at 00:31:02 (BST) I just finished reading Rebecca today, this is a fantastic book, I am your average 18 year old guy, into trucks, stereos, etc, but I loved this book, every time I read, I lost all track of time and was totally involved in the story and the suspense and I had no idea how it would turn out, I would call it a masterpiece. Christopher Reed < chrisjreedv8@hotmail.com > - Friday, May 18, 2001 at 07:23:48 (BST) Like alot of people I read Rebecca at school and loved it! Seen the movie with Laurence Olivier and loved it! I am now hooked once again on Daphne's books. I am reading My Cousin Rachel at present and loving it! Paula.

Paula < weaver@arcom.com.au > - Monday, April 16, 2001 at 06:15:26 (BST) i've just finished reading the book "rebecca" and it was fantastic. however, i didn't really grasp the ending - was manderley burning down? did the car crash? if anyone can explain i will be very grateful! sarah < heplog@aol.com > - Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 15:14:02 (BST) REBECCA is the best book ever. Daphne Du Maurier has an unsurplassable talent in describing clearly the secrets and Shadows of Manderly. I loved all of her books! Ruolan Liu - Tuesday, April 10, 2001 at 03:36:46 (BST) How about adding any literary criticism about Rebecca to the web site, because it would be very helpful if you would do that then you would have everything about Daphne du Maurier in one place and people wouldn't have to go else where.

Thankyou Tim tim - Sunday, April 08, 2001 at 03:08:37 (BST) I love all the books by Maurier that I've read - which is pretty much everything she wrote!!I think Rebecca is the best ,followed by My cousin Rachel!!I think The king's general is the most amazing book ever!!! jayanti dutta < jayanti_dutta@yahoo.com > - Thursday, April 05, 2001 at 14:14:59 (BST) I'm writing my thesis on Rebecca and gothic romance formula. Any critical resourses on-line that I may use? Jessica Lu < sallyrob@chinaren.com > - Wednesday, April 04, 2001 at 06:24:01 (BST) I'm reading Daphne du Maurier's "Rebecca" for a book report and I have a few questions. Was anyone hurt in the fire? Why did Mrs. Danvers leave so hurriedly? Did Jack Favell set it and call her in advance? If so, why would he?

He loved Rebecca but Danvers said that Rebecca didnt love any men, that she hated them. Wouldn't Jack be mad at her for that? If anyone has any answers to my questions, please email me. Thanks! I loved "Rebecca" and I think it is a great book. Liz < Lizzie678@cs.com > - Saturday, March 31, 2001 at 23:59:15 (BST) I stumbled across Daphne Du Mauriers writing a couple of years ago and have eagerly read many of her novels since then. I am 24 years old and find that there is much more warmth, humour, love and mystrey than I would ever find in books such as 'Bridget Jones' Diary' or films now on at the cinema. If I want a fix of romance and intrigue, then throw me a Daphne Du Maurier book anyday! The first book I read was Rebecca and what a remarkable first read! I remember being transfixed by her writing and actually shouted out loud in exclamation when they discovered Rebeccas boat! I knew then that she was a very special writer.

I had lived in Cornwall for 18 years and although my family still lives there, I now live in London. Reading her books gives me the escapism to return to Cornwall and to her I am extremely thankful for that. However, it is with irony that although I spent my childhood in Cornwall, Du Maurier makes me feel as though I haven't even touched on the beauty Cornwall has to offer! Sophie Bowden < sophiebowden@hotmail.com > - Wednesday, March 28, 2001 at 13:06:40 (BST) I am reading Rebecca for the second time. I first read it back in eighth grade. I am reading it again for a final presentation in my Honors Senior English Class. We have to write an essay, find 2 critical reviews on the book and do something creative to show that we read and understood the book of our choice. We also have to take up an entire class period and teach the class about the novel we chose. Could anyone send a link that would take me to book reviews? I choose to read this book again because it's one of my favorites and my mom named me after the character in this book.

The movie is also a favorite of my but I think the book is much better. This is a great site and I learned a lot about Daphne! Thanks! Beckie Rebekah Bowen < Seraphs34@aol.com > - Monday, March 26, 2001 at 23:18:01 (BST) I am reading Rebecca for my English I class, and I have to say, it's really quite interesting. At first, I was unsure about it, but now that I've read a few chapters, I'm really hooked. This novel is a great piece of literary work, and I hope it continues to be as popular as it is. Byron Brown < peanutsmm@yahoo.com > - Monday, March 26, 2001 at 22:30:31 (BST) I have loved Rebecca ever since I first read it, and believe it is a reason for me being a student of English literature now. I was wondering if someone knows who wrote the poem (in the beginning of the book) that the narrator reads from Maxim's book (it's the book she later rips the page with Rebecca's handwriting from). Great site!

Kim < kim_orsel@hotmail.com > - Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at 08:43:02 (GMT) Rebecca's Tale - three years ago, Sally Beauman, author of the best-selling Destiny, wrote an article for the New Yorker on Daphne du Maurier, an author she has always admired. Subsequently, Sally came to the 1998 du Maurier Festival and had supper with Daphne's son Christian Browning. Sally expressed her admiration for Rebecca, and commented that, despite the title, we never actually hear the story from Rebecca's point of view. Christian Browning was intrigued and immediately suggested to Sally that she should write it; and so Rebecca's Tale was born. At this year's Festival, the pair reunite together with Professor Helen Taylor, University of Exeter, to discuss this daring and brilliant novel which is destined to make a huge impact across the world. John Baxendale - Tuesday, March 13, 2001 at 21:17:36 (GMT) Hello Lesley.

In the United Kingdom we have a system for rewarding people who have achieved exceptional things, whether in sport, public life, the arts-anything that is good and deserving of praise. Daphne du Maurier was made a Dame in the same way that a man would be knighted; HE would become Sir somebody or other, and Daphne became Dame Daphne. The honours list is put together by the government of the day, and approved by the Queen. Her Majesty, or a representative (the Prince of Wales I think) may do the 'investiture' for Her. Thats what the ceremony at Buckingham Palace is called when the honours are actually given to the recipient. A knight would Kneel before the donor and a sword would tap on either shoulder and the Queen would say "arise SIR (and the mans name). I think a badge is pinned on for a woman who is made a 'Dame' Hope that helps. Sam Sam - Tuesday, March 13, 2001 at 09:20:28 (GMT) i have a question---what does it mean when an author has been made dame?

for example...Daphne Du Maurier was made dame for her literary distinction in 1969. what does that mean? email me please!!!!!! Lesley < lsly01@icqmail.com > - Monday, March 12, 2001 at 22:37:26 (GMT) Could somebody out ther please email me with an address for reviews or comparisons between REBECCA and MY COUSIN RACHEL? I am really stuggling to find anything as the search engines keep giving me millions of addresses. Would be most grateful if someone could help a desparate student!!!!!! sonia < cuddleson@hotmail.com > - Monday, March 05, 2001 at 11:47:48 (GMT) I read Rebecca for Great Books,I hated the first chapters because it wasn't to suspenceful. but later I loved the whole book! I was just wondering if anyone thought that the book would be different if the Narrator had a name... would it make the book less rememberable? I've known a few of my friends to finish the book and tell me about it. and say well Mrs. De Winter the second one Oh...

what is her first name I forgot it. and the read it again and find out more about the book and love just as much but never find out her name. let me know what you think. - Sunday, February 04, 2001 at 22:48:09 (GMT) I believe that Daphne was born on May 13th, 1907, for those wishing to know. JB (Webmaster) - Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 21:02:13 (GMT) I'm an English teacher and I have asked one of my classes to read Rebecca, hoping they would enjoy the book as much as I have. I find it great that such a sit should exist because I will be able to show them that there are millions of people around the world who have read this book and loved it or hated it and that it is not just a teacher's fancy idea. About the novel itself, I would be interested in an analysis of the obsessional relationship that Mrs Danvers entertains with Rebecca's ghost. Can anyone account for it?

Could you also tell me who now lives at Menabilly and whether they are related to Daphne du Maurier. Thanks. Karine EMPANA < karine.empana@wanadoo.fr > - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 14:31:29 (GMT) I am soo naive, all those clues lead to the fire, yet i ignored them all! I was too pleased with the ending, which i thought was wonderful.... Maxim and Mrs. De winter together, but ignored so much. Not being able to reurn to manderley, the sun rising on the west " its funny it looks almost as though the dawn was breaking over there, beyond those hills. it cant be though its too early" "Its the wrong direction" he said "your looking west" ........ "thats not the northern lights, thats manderley" Who do you think started the fire? I bet it was favell, or maybe not, how could he have made it there before Maxim, well i guess it is possible being that maxim and Mrs. de winter made a number of stops along the way.

maya < grungeglamgrrl@aol.com > - Wednesday, December 27, 2000 at 19:21:42 (GMT) Who ever said that the house went on fire? was that in the movie, because their was no mention of it in the book Maya < grungeglamgrrl@aol.com > - Wednesday, December 27, 2000 at 18:28:21 (GMT) Rebecca has to be my favorite book...it was simply amazing, but the first two chapters baffled me...in those chapters Mrs. De winter (the second, do we even know her name?) talks of not being able to return to Manderely, but at the end of the book after that "fateful day ion London" she returns with Maxim to Manderely.... i'm lost! Also don't you think its a bit awkward that the book is being told by mrs. de winter the second, but we do not even know her name....

at one point in the book maxim says that she has a weird, but beautiful name and she replies my father was a weird and beautiful person...what is her name, or is it REALLY not mentioned once in the book? *e-mail me if you would like to talk about the book, id be thrilled Maya < grungeglamgrrl@aol.com > - Wednesday, December 27, 2000 at 18:20:23 (GMT) Hello again Pat. Which country do you live in. It sounds as though you haven't visited Cornwall yet, where Daphne lived, and wrote her marvellously atmospheric stories. Fowey, her adopted 'homtown' is lovely, and the moors and coastline are rugged and grand. Some of the places away from 'civilisation' are just so eerie; one could be in any time and meet any of the characters that Daphne creates so lovingly! A most lovely county, Cornwall. Trouble is I keep telling everybody how wonderful it is, and then complaining about it being too crowded. I should say its awful, and keep it quiet!

Sam < SamRim@btinternet.com > - Tuesday, December 19, 2000 at 19:17:44 (GMT) I am the most romantic girl ever and I love love stories and legends of lovers so much. Daphne is one of my favorite authors. I got lucky this year and I got assigned Rebecca as a topic for a research paper. The only thing is that my paper had to be about more than my opinion on Rebecca. My topic is 'early feminism, sensuality and du Maurier's male identity in the novel.' I thought it up quikly so it's not exactly what I want, but it will be fun getting to know about how much Daphne felt like she had a male personality imprisoned in her body along with her female one. Lately, I saw the original sketch of Rebecca that Daphne herself made. I am so in love with the Dark and handsome Mr. De Winters and am so jealous of the nameless heroine.

I would've done a much better job than her at Manderly Diana < nfridi51@aol.com > - Thursday, November 02, 2000 at 23:04:30 (GMT) My Cousin Rachel,engrossing and mesmerizing as it is for its twists and turns of plot,is simply an exquisite and timeless piece of imagery and word painting.

rich < ojay88@aol.com > - Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 01:40:19 (GMT) Hi Daphne fans!I really love all of Daphne`s books,particularly `Rebecca` and `Frenchman`s Creek.I`ve a couple of questions about`Rebecca`.First of all,how many years have gone by at the beginning of the novel?In chapter five,the bride refers to her `approaching middle age`,suggesting many years have elapsed.If this is so then why are the couple still living abroad and moving from hotel to hotel?Surely they would have at least have settled down by now?Secondly,does anyone know if anyone dies in the fire?The servants,for instance.I was also wondering how many years Maxim was married to Rebecca and what it was that she told him,in the hills above Monte Carlo, when they were first married,which he said he `shall never repeat to a living soul`I also think its odd that Roger,despite being Maxim`s nephew,doesn`t really comes into the story much.Finally, who is the author of`Mrs De Winter`,the sequel to `Rebecca`.I`d really love

 to read it.Thanks a lot!

Leah

Question: The line "That's not the Northern Lights, that's Manderley" is said towards the end of which 1940 film?
Answer: Rebecca